BOONE COUNTY An op-ed by the Boone County Preservation Group is calling for a deeper investigation after a financial audit of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation raised questions about spending, particularly money used to develop the LEAP district.

The audit of the IEDC is more than 100 pages. Some Boone County residents say it brought to light what they call questionable purchases and raised concerns about what they view as excessive spending on travel and dining.

"It's not easy to earn this money, no matter what you do, Jim Love, a lifelong Boone County resident and co-author of the op ed, said. Whether you are working in a restaurant or you are farming, or you are standing in a factory. This money is hard to earn and very easy for these legislators to spend. "

The audit, ord

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